Going Places

Lisa Kershner named area general manager for Oakland Marriott hotels.

The Greater Palm Springs CVB appointed Rick Blackburn as vice president of convention sales

Sonia Garza-Monarchi elected as chair of the Greater Houston CVB.

The Grand Hyatt San Francisco named Judy Cronkhite as its new director of sales and marketing.

The Omni Mount Washington Resort appointed Laurent Geroli as executive chef.

The Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, Calif. named Jeff Livingston director of sales and marketing.

Shannon Shannon was appointed director of sales with Visit Spokane.

Kristie Lee named director of sales and marketing at the Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park.

Auberge Resorts appointed Craig Reed as president and chief executive officer.

The Q Center in St. Charles hires Amy Smith as executive meeting manager.